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2 Notable deaths
 by basilar skull fracture

Dale Earnhardt

American racing driver (1951-2001).

Born April 29th, 1951 in Kannapolis.

Died February 18th, 2001 at 49 years old in Daytona International Speedway (basilar skull fracture).

Roland Ratzenberger

Austrian racing driver.

Born July 4th, 1960 in Salzburg.

Died April 30th, 1994 at 33 years old in Bologna (basilar skull fracture).

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